Parkinson Canada is looking for a Walk Coordinator to oversee the coordination and execution of Parkinson SuperWalk Barrie. Responsibilities: • Promote Parkinson SuperWalk within your community through available channels and liaise with appropriate government officials to invite them to walk day. • Work with volunteer committee to assist in planning, promotion and day-of execution. • Attend committee meetings and work with committee volunteers ensure appropriate orientation of day-of volunteer coverage. • Track and report on volunteer hours. • Approach local businesses and organizations for sponsorship dollars and/or prize donations. • Work with volunteers to coordinate services needed for the day-of (which may include: venue, entertainment, food and drink, guest speakers, supplies, etc.). • Collect and report on the funds that were raised. • Ensure necessary inventory is ordered from Parkinson Canada. • Attend monthly (March to June) and bi weekly (July to September) conference calls with all Community Walk Coordinators. Be onsite on the day of the event to facilitate a successful event. Must be available for Parkinson SuperWalk Barrie on September 8th, 2019 at Heritage Park.

Meet new people, work as a team and spread the awareness of Parkinson’s disease. Our Walk Coordinators and Volunteer Committee positions are available to all ages and include flexible time commitments, mentorship for new members, education and training, and excellent leadership experience.

If you like an opportunity to be a part of something from the beginning to the end that supports a great cause this is the position for you.

Walk Coordinator is expected to attend monthly (March to June) and bi weekly (July to September) conference calls with all Community Walk Coordinators. All SuperWalk volunteer are expected to be onsite on the day of the event to facilitate a successful event. Must be available for Parkinson SuperWalk Barrie on September 8th, 2019 at Heritage Park.

Seasons

Spring ; Summer ; Fall

Accessibility

Fully Accessible

Location

Barrie

Number of Positions

Barrie: 2 individual(s)

2 individual(s) needed in total.

Training

Orientation ; Training is provided

Transportation

Near public transit ; Car required - would be necessary for walk coordinator to have a vehicle on walk day